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Mr. Polsky has participated in the resolution of more than 1,000 personal injury, elder abuse, product liability, premises liability, and wrongful death claims. His extensive experience, knowledge of medical and insurance issues, and ability to settle even the most contentious disputes have earned him a stellar reputation among plaintiff, defense and insurance counsel.

Mr. Polsky lectures throughout the country for bar associations, law firms, corporations, and lawyer associations and has been widely published in this area. He has handled MDL matters in Federal Court involving complications following use of various pharmaceuticals, as well as cases involving automobile product defect allegations including rollover, crashworthiness, transmission slippage, and tire delamination issues.

Elder Abuse: Alzheimer patient wandered away from convalescent hospital. Police found her and took her to a medical center where she came under the care of an assigned physician. Following tests she was taken to a care center for the elderly. She developed ulcerations to her buttocks, pneumonia, sepsis, decubitus ulcers, and dehydration. She was transferred back to the hospital where she died. Elder abuse, medical malpractice, and punitive damage claims asserted against hospital and facility by the estate. (Settled)

Elder Abuse: Person in long-term care facility fell from bed post-surgery resulting in hip replacement. Allegations centered upon failure to provide adequate nursing care and lack of bed rails. Patient had a history of falling from bed, which resulted in the first surgery. (Settlement $150 k)

Personal Injury: Assault by security guard on residents of community where he was performing services. Assault witnessed by family of plaintiff following plaintiff's refusal to put out fireworks. (Settlement $250 k)

Personal Injury: Automobile vs. motorcycle resulting in paraplegia. Plaintiff, intoxicated and not licensed to drive a motorcycle, drove into path of truck which was engaged in an unlawful turning movement. (Settlement lifetime payment of current earnings with 3% cola, payoff of past medicals and attorney fees)

Personal Injury: Claim by estate of decedent. Decedent was working on a container ship at the Long Beach Shipyard when he was run over by a crane. His legs were severed and he died. At issue was the status of decedent under the Jones Act. Specifically whether he could be classified as a seaman possessing an employment related connection to a vessel in navigation thereby giving rise to tort damages, or an employee of the vessel owner thereby giving rise to worker’s compensation benefits.

Personal Injury: Collision between motorist and bus occurring in Minnesota. Plaintiff was proceeding around a curve at 45 mph. Bus was traveling at 5 mph in preparation for a left-turn. Plaintiff was 61 years of age and was treated and released. One year later he had spinal fusion. Issue was comparative negligence and causation due to plaintiff's longstanding medical history of degenerative joint disease. (Settlement $450 k)

Personal Injury: Crash of tour bus resulting from driver suffering an acute heart attack. No history of prior heart condition and driver had recently passed a Department of Transportation medical exam. Injured passengers were part of a traveling charity dance troupe and mentally retarded young adults benefited by the charity. Defense of lack of negligence argued. (Pre-suit mediation resulted in 24 individual settlements)

Personal Injury: Crush death to an 18-month-old child who was left in the care of her grandfather and permitted to wander into a rural roadway while a trash truck was in the process of backing down the roadway. Allegation of impaired vision of truck driver. (Settlement $1.2 mm)

Personal Injury: Error in communication to police officer at intersection permitted release of motor vehicle into path of bicyclist competing in marathon. Bicyclist, an iron man tri-athlete who had lost his leg in an accident five years earlier was rendered a C-3 quadriplegic. Major issue regarding scope of release documents. (Settlement $3.4 mm)

Personal Injury: Intersectional accident between pick-up truck and automobile. Driver who violated right of way was convicted of DUI and was residing in a Salvation Army rehabilitation center. Mediation was of UIM claim. (Settlement $200 k)

Personal Injury: Liability to tow truck operator for wrongful death of 28-year-old father of one following foot pursuit to recover towed vehicle.

Personal Injury: Minor shot while standing in living room of home. Shots were fired by a man shooting at fleeing robbers. Injuries to 8-year-old boy included ruptured intestine, colostomy, abdominal scars, non-coordination of urination and defecation functions. (Settlement $700 k placed into annuity)

Personal Injury: Pedestrian run over and dragged by trash truck. Neither truck operator nor pedestrian saw one another though it was a clear day and vision was not obstructed. Injuries were severe and permanent to this 35-year-old female mother of two. (Settlement $2.7 mm placed into structure)

Personal Injury: Plaintiff rendered a quadriplegic while operating a vibratory asphalt roller at a construction site. Plaintiff operated the vehicle close to a tree with an overhanging branch. The branch caught on the vehicle and snapped back, breaking plaintiff’s neck. Claim alleges design defect in not having the operator caged, premises liability, and negligence against property owner and job site superintendent for directing plaintiff near the tree without providing lookout. Plaintiff conceded massive comparative negligence and risk of defense award. However, due to size of special damages claim would be prosecuted seeking Proposition 51 allocation. (Each of five defendants settled for amount that totaled $2.8 mm)

Personal Injury: Police chase culminating in crash through front window of home. Father of three asleep on couch lapsed into persistent vegetative state. Mediation included compromise of $1 mm Blue Cross lien, arrangement for lifetime care, negotiation of cost of care and purchase of an annuity with reversion back to buyer depending on length of payout, settlement of future wrongful death claims. (Settlement $7.5 mm)

Personal Injury: Rear-end auto accident at off ramp of freeway resulting in burn death of single mother of two. Mother worked two jobs to support children and was en route home from night job when accident occurred. (Settlement $2.0 mm)

Personal Injury: Rear-end truck vs. auto resulting in plaintiff sustaining severe burns to the face, arms, airway and head. Truck rear-ended Bronco which rear-ended plaintiff. Occupant of Bronco died. This action was against the trucking company by the burned driver of the auto. (Settlement $3.4 mm) The next action was on behalf of decedent. (Settlement $2.5 mm)

Personal Injury: Sexual relations with mentally retarded female while being transported by taxi driver on behalf of local hospital. (Settlement $100 k)

Personal Injury: Tractor/trailer vs. motorcycle resulting in paraplegia of 31-year-old father of three.

Personal Injury: Trip and fall by 61-year-old security guard at motor home park. Mobile home vacant and plaintiff entered to inspect. Rear steps had been removed. Plaintiff fell three feet and sustained a hip fracture, crushed testicle, and back injuries. Plaintiff's preexisting conditions superimposed upon current injuries rendered him unemployable. (Settlement $750 k)

Personal Injury: Truck vs. auto accident resulting in blunt head and chest trauma to 79-year-old retired father of eight. Plaintiff sustained brain damage and went from independent to dependent on family. (Settlement $950 k)

Premises Liability: 70-year-old man tripped and fell on green vegetables at produce area of super market. There was no mat on the tile floor. Fractured hip required replacement. (Settlement $225 k)

Premises Liability: 80-year-old patron of national chain restaurant tripped on leading edge of handicap ramp and fractured her hip. The ramp had defective striping and an edge elevated by 1/2 inch, which was difficult to observe due to the placement of a stripe over it. Medical expenses $65 k (Settlement $250 k)

Premises Liability: Alleged gas range tip over while small children were stepping onto the door. Scalding hot water poured over face of one child causing severe injuries. The installer had not placed stability brackets that were shipped with the range. Manufacturer defended based on lack of evidence of an actual tip over and failure to place the brackets. (Settled)

Premises Liability: Claim against tour company and motel used as lodging for student tour arising from auto accident when teenage tour participants attempted to cross busy highway behind the motel. (Settlement $47 K)

Premises Liability: Fall into newly placed manhole. Plaintiff was working on the highway project laying plastic when he stepped backward into the hole. The hole was three feet below grade. The surface was a black asphalt base coat. Injuries included fractured ankle, and surgery to reconstruct plaintiff's lateral ligament. Post surgery there was a spur and a scar. (Settlement $335 k)

Premises Liability: Injuries to sole driver of truck after a recently repaired braking system failed on its first use. The truck was proceeding down a grade. It struck a curb and flipped over. Action against repair contractor. Fracture of left humerus requiring open reduction and right leg crush injury. (Settlement $900 k)

Premises Liability: Plaintiff injured in auto accident. Defense positioned the case as low back strain. Plaintiff contended surgery was inevitable. Arbitrator agreed with defense and awarded $36 k. Three months later plaintiff had a laminectomy with fusion. (Settlement $400 k)

Premises Liability: Plaintiff rendered a quadriplegic while operating a vibratory asphalt roller at a construction site. Plaintiff operated the vehicle close to a tree with an overhanging branch. The branch caught on the vehicle and snapped back, breaking plaintiff's neck. Claim alleges design defect in not having the operator caged, premises liability and negligence against property owner and job site superintendent for directing plaintiff near the tree without providing lookout. Plaintiff conceded massive comparative negligence and risk of defense award. However, due to size of special damages claim would be prosecuted seeking Proposition 51 allocation. (Each of five defendants settled for amount that totaled $2.8 mm)

Premises Liability: Plaintiff was being dropped off at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) by a commuter van. The van stopped in the second lane from the curb. As plaintiff was stepping out, another commuter van drove past in the first lane. Plaintiff's head was struck by the mirror assembly causing a closed head injury. Dispute regarding nature and extent of injuries, potential future loss of use and comparative negligence. (Settlement $750 k)

Premises Liability: Traffic death of jaywalking father of three. Decedent was crossing Pacific Coast Highway, at night, wearing dark clothing, when he was struck by defendant's Saab. Defendant did not see decedent at any time. Although defendant registered a .04 blood alcohol level, police at the scene testified he was not under the influence. (Settlement $1 mm)

Premises Liability: Trip and fall resulting in double fractures of left arm of 55-year-old female. Fractures resulted in non-union of ulna and mal-union of radius. (Settlement $250 k)

Premises Liability: Wrongful death of mother of three occurring when she was ejected from vehicle following single vehicle rollover. Witnesses observed decedent slumped over steering wheel prior to the crash. Allegation of seat belt crashworthiness based on testimony that decedent routinely used her seat belt. (Settlement)

Product Liability: Claim against manufacturer of SUV alleging that a three-point lap belt for the middle rear seat would have precluded substantial forward movement, into the center consul and avoided injuries. Fractures to T-12 – L1 resulting in insertion of rods and plates following de compression surgery. Lacerated small intestine. (Settlement $500 k)

Product Liability: Plaintiff had sustained many injuries to his back while working as a driver-warehouseman. He had had surgery twice and had been retrained as a technician. He was re-injured using an exercise device while receiving physical therapy. A nut came off the equipment while it was under tension. The action was a workers compensation, product liability, and medical malpractice claim. (Settlement $175 k)

Product Liability: Plaintiff rendered a quadriplegic while operating a vibratory asphalt roller at a construction site. Plaintiff operated the vehicle close to a tree with an overhanging branch. The branch caught on the vehicle and snapped back, breaking plaintiff’s neck. Claim alleges design defect in not having the operator caged, premises liability, and negligence against property owner and job site superintendent for directing plaintiff near the tree without providing lookout. Plaintiff conceded massive comparative negligence and risk of defense award. However, due to size of special damages claim would be prosecuted seeking Proposition 51 allocation. (Each of five defendants settled for amount that totaled $2.8 mm)

Product Liability: Rear end accident of motorcycle-riding plaintiff. Severe injuries. Allegation that motorcycle lost power due to electrical failure. Defense that vehicle ran out of gas. (Settlement $750 k)

Product Liability: Rollover of passenger van following multi-vehicle impact, which resulted in ejection of driver. Driver (plaintiff) sustained a fractured C-6 vertebrae without paralysis. Theory of liability was under design of seating assembly which allowed the seat to collapse backward permitting a belted passenger to fall out. Manufacturer denied defection and argued driver was not belted. (Settlement $350 k)

Product Liability: Strict product liability alleged against automobile manufacturer for failure, in 1990, to disclose burn hazards secondary to use of air bags.

Product Liability: Wheelchair confined 42-year-old was operating her electric wheel chair on a public street when the chair malfunctioned, turned left and over a curb causing the user to fall and sustain serious injury. Injuries included knee fracture and closed head trauma with seizure disorder. (Settled at mediation)

Product Liability: Wrongful death claim arising out of single vehicle rollover of SUV on rural road in New Mexico. Vehicle rolled at high speed, became fully airborne, and engaged in three full rollover sequences. 23-year-old driver was killed. Her six and seven year old children were not injured. Decedent’s boyfriend was not seriously injured. Decedent determined by highway patrol to have been the sole cause of accident. Claims allege faulty design of vehicle resulting in drift towards center median and weak structural integrity of roof and A-B pillars. (Settled $2.8 mm)

Product Liability: Wrongful death claims arising out of incident involving family driving van conversion when tire tread separated and rollover occurred. Adult drivers (parents) were in the front seats and were belted. Six children in rear of the van were sleeping and were not belted. Upon rollover, top over conversion popped and children were ejected. Three children were killed, one seriously injured and two insignificantly injured. Adults were not injured. (Settlement $2.1 mm)

Product Liability: Wrongful death of 22-year-old arising from fall out of rear passenger door of rented SUV. Decedent and friends were going to Las Vegas at 2:00 AM and had consumed significant quantities of alcohol. After stopping at a mini-mart for beer, they discovered that the rear door would not latch. Decedent sat next to the rear door to hold it shut. Decedent refused to use his seat belt. Driver lost control of vehicle causing it to swerve, and decedent fell out. (Settlement $30 k)

Publications on ADR and Attorney Fee Disputes for State and Local Bar Associations, firms, trade associations, and newspapers. Author: "A System for Cost Effective Management of Construction Defect and Complex Litigation." Author: "ADR, Why Does it Work?" Author: "Use of the Special Master in Complex Litigation." Author: "Use of Risk Based Facilitative Dispute Resolution."

Mr. Polsky has lectured throughout the United States. He is an adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Southern California, where he teaches a course he designed on ADR and negotiation, and at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law, where he teaches courses in the LLM program. He is available to provide training in negotiation and mediation skill development to corporations and professional organizations.

Counsel Comments

"Nobody works a case like [Alex] and I think all counsel appreciate how prepared he is for tough cases."

- New York Attorney

"Alex went above and beyond the call of duty showing up to our office to review the case the night before[...]. The case did not settle on the day of the [...] mediation and he continued to work [round] the clock on the Friday before trial to get the case resolved. Well done Alex!"- Orange County Attorney

"The thought, care, and attention he put into this mediation really showed and my client appreciated his superior mediation efforts." - Orange County Attorney

“You did a masterful job of handling the many egos in the 2 rooms. The word that always comes to mind about you is ‘unflappable.’”

- Orange County attorney

“Thanks for the great news that this matter has settled. As you know, it was complicated factually and legally, and your resolution of it speaks to your ability and persistence.”

“Unlike other mediators, Mr. Polsky does not give up, he hangs in there and keeps the process going even when others would expect an impasse he gets the job done.”

- Robert Hubbell, Esq. Morrison & Foerster LLP Los Angeles, CA

“Mr. Polsky, your sensitivity to my family’s horrible loss, and your unbiased communication of the risks of trial, allowed us to see the wisdom of settlement. Thank you.”

- Comment from plaintiff after settlement of wrongful death case

“Thank you for taking the time to drive to my home on a Saturday to mediate what might have been an explosive situation. Your calmness and ability to listen to both sides to assist us in reaching an amicable solution was a supreme effort... My humble thanks for your expertise.”

“Your reputation as a hard working settlement judge was definitely confirmed by your efforts in this case.”

- Herbert Hafif, Esq. Claremont, CA

“Thank you for an outstanding job in settling (case name). You handled the (product liability/death by decapitation) matter in an outstanding fashion.”

- David Berglund, Esq. Berglund & Johnson Woodland Hills, CA

“I do not believe this matter would have settled without your assistance.”

- Ronald Darling, Esq. Darling & Risbrough LLP Irvine, CA

“You have a reputation as a closer who is not afraid to get down to business in construction defect cases and get the job done.”

- Kenneth Kasdan, Esq. Kasdan Simonds Weber & Vaughan LLP Irvine, CA

“Mediator Alex Polsky was fantastic!”

- Charles C. McKenna, Esq. Wright, Finlay & Zak Newport Beach, CA

“I wish to express the appreciation I feel for the extremely professional, efficient and friendly manner in which this mediation was conducted. Feel free to use my name as an attorney who feels that Alex Polsky not only gets things done, but also does them in a way that is positive and constructive.”

- Perry Irvine, Esq. Palo Alto, CA

“You brought such and ease and true concern in imparting much needed and practical insight.”

- Angela Pickett, Esq. Long Beach, CA

“Your hard work and constructive efforts were instrumental in bringing this litigation to a successful conclusion for both sides.”

“A party lied [during non binding arbitration] and when confronted with it, Mr. Polsky called a time-out. I thought this was very sensitive of him. Mr. Polsky’s handling of [the witnesses’] distress was very good.”

- Pauline White, Esq. Monrovia, CA

“We very much appreciated Mr. Polsky’s willingness to conduct a late evening session followed by a Sunday session. With his help, we got the case settled.”

- David Hochner, Esq. Rutan & Tucker Costa Mesa, CA

“Very good result on a hard case. Excellent settlement abilities.”

- W.O. Robinson, Esq. ArrowPoint Capital Los Angeles, CA

“As usual, excellent service!”

- Randall Koenig, Esq. Koenig Jacobsen, LLP Irvine, CA

“Mr. Polsky was capable, professional and courteous.”

- William Caplan, Esq. Costa Mesa, CA

“Mr. Polsky was the best mediator I have ever had experience with in this area.”

- Ben Schuck, Esq. Santa Paula, CA

“Mr. Polsky is one of the best mediators I have worked with in my 20 years of practice.”

“Alex is an outstanding mediator. Most sitting judges could learn a thing or two from him.”

- Jeffrey C. Metzger Laguna Hills, CA

“Mr. Polsky presents a welcomed approach to arbitration. In addition to hearing and reviewing all briefs, evidence and argument needed for determination on the issues, he worked with the parties in an effort to produce a settlement.”

- Unsigned letter from attorney

“Mr. Polsky graciously rescheduled the mediation at no cost to accommodate an emergency and then worked hard to produce a settlement.”

- Todd Croutch, Esq. Fonda & Fraser LLP Glendale, CA

“Mr. Polsky was fair, professional and courteous.”

- Adam Siegler, Esq. Greenberg Traurig Santa Monica, CA

“I was especially pleased with the way Mr. Polsky communicated with my clients and explained issues to them. He is a good teacher.”

- (Ref: Complex business mediation) Mark Fredrick, Esq. Santa Ana, CA

“Alex did a great job most importantly explaining the insurance issues and listening to the client’s personal trauma.”

- Colin Barr, Esq. Orbach & Huff LLP Los Angeles, CA

“Alex is one of the most effective mediators with whom I have ever dealt.”

- Carol Burney Lewis Meserve, Mumper & Hughes LLP Los Angeles, CA

“You will always be indelibly etched in my mind for your sensitivity and all you have done to help me end this horrible experience.”

- Plaintiff following settlement of employment dispute

“We wish to express our sincere appreciation for your efforts in successfully mediating the matter last week. We applaud your uncommon perseverance during a most difficult session.”

- K. Stephen Powers Chattanooga, TN

“Thank you again for all of your assistance in helping us to resolve the xxx case. Your experience and patience in mediating the matter, when the parties were essentially polarized following our initial failed mediation before another mediator, helped both sides avoid a lengthy and expensive trial.”

“Thank you for your persistence in helping us reach a successful resolution of this matter. Once settlement was achieved with a majority of the (parties) the court put us in an awkward position where we were forced to consider re-negotiating (past) settlements. You were an oak, and stood firm. Again ou succeeded where your predecessor failed, and this is another testament to your superior skills.”

“My family and I appreciate the expediency in which you handled the case. We wish you a healthy, happy and prosperous future.”

- (Ref. Products liability mediation) B. J. Hagen Houston, TX

“Mr. Polsky is a mediator of the highest competence, and his outstanding professionalism in conducting mediations is a credit to JAMS and to the legal profession.”

- Jon Kodani, Esq. Santa Monica, CA

“While it may seem like arbitration and mediation are old news, Alexander Polsky and Deborah David, of JAMS in Los Angeles, presented updated information and new techniques to help claim professionals become more successful in this area of the industry.”

- Insurance Weekly magazine commenting on a program delivered at the CA Combined Claims Conference

“You have done in one day what 4 other mediators were unable to accomplish in over 25 sessions. The court is indebted to you for your efforts and creativity.”

- Honorable Joan Ettinger, Riverside County Superior Court, upon learning that the major component of a case with over 30 parties and a two year time estimate had been resolved in one specially designed mediation

“On behalf of my client and myself I would like the thank you for your service as a mediator in the above referenced matter. You may wish to know that, in each of the three occasions where you served as mediator on a case wherein I served as counsel for one of the parties, you settled the case. This includes the case where you were taken to the hospital. Your professionalism and expertise are greatly appreciated.”

“Thank you for your hard work. It was a pleasure to finally get to work with you. Your name has been ‘bandied’ about on our employment lawyer listserve as people post inquiries and you always received great reviews. My client felt very comfortable with you and commented that you had a nice, calming style; he also appreciated your honest feedback and felt he could trust you. Those are the types of qualities, along with your legal experience to back you up, which help to make you a great mediator.”

“Thank you for your efforts in resolving the above-entitled case. Quite frankly, I did not feel that this action would settle without your assistance. Again, thank you for your professionalism.”

- Joseph A. Shuff, III, Esq. Shuff Law Firm Santa Ana, CA

“I was extraordinarily pleased with Mr. Polsky’s analysis, effort and perseverance toward attempting to resolve the above referenced matter. Further, his suggestion to meet at lunch with defense counsel was innovative and assisting in developing a rapport, which made final discovery easier as well as eventual settlement.”

- (Ref: Complex business mediation) Jonathan Weber Los Angeles, CA

“Please forgive the delay in writing you this much-deserved ‘thank you’ for the outstanding job you did on this Mediation. … Had you not persuaded the defendants to disclose the 11th hour adverse testimony on the Fire Captain, it would most likely have been a disaster for us at trial. Again, our sincere thank you for a job well done.”

“I've been doing this for more than 20 years and I have never seen a mediator take such a personal interest in a case as you have in this one.Mike King has said you're the best.He is right.Thanks for your help.”

“I look forward to your involvement in the matter and welcome the proactive manner you use in undertaking pre-mediation telephone discussions.”

- (Ref. Employment mediation) Jeffrey Gordon Los Angeles, CA

“Thank you for all your hard work and extra time. It’s refreshing to know that some mediators put in extra time to get a deal done without looking at the ‘clock.’ Kudos to you and your entire staff… ”

- Reza Mirroknian Esq. Los Angeles, CA

“Thank you, Alex: This was one of the most difficult cases on every level that I have had in many years. I thought your work was excellent. I appreciate(d) your constructive comments.”

- Howard Kornberg, Esq. Los Angeles, CA

“What they say about you is true—you get results!”

- Sean McGee, Esq. Irvine, CA

“Thank you for all your assistance in this case. It was one of the more challenging cases I have dealt with, which I consider right in ‘the Polsky zone.’ Meaning, when people tell me they have complex cases, or cases with many moving parts, you are always my first recommendation. Thank you.”

“Your style and realistic approach made the day relatively enjoyable despite difficult dynamics. While it's distasteful to pay anything under the circumstances, and it would have been a fun trial, you are right that from an economic perspective the settlement was the right thing to do. We'll talk again soon. Regards.”

- Vincent J. Davitt, Esq. Murphy Rosen & Meylan LLP Santa Monica, CA

“You did a fantastic job with this (difficult) case.”

- Victoria Ersoff Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP Los Angeles, CA

“Alex, you did a great job, you are a terrific study!”

- Richard Bridgford, Esq. Bridgford & Gleason Aliso Viejo, CA

“…you were masterful. I look forward to using your skills in the future.”

- Steven Maslauski, Esq. Kirtland & Packard LLP El Segundo, CA

“Thank you so much for your professional and outstanding assistance!”

- M. Kelly Tillery, Esq. Pepper Hamilton LLP Philadelphia, PA

“As always, you managed to make things come together with a good result for all parties. Your considerable talent and personality makes it a pleasure working with you. I enjoyed our off case conversations and look forward to the next mediation….You are one of the hardest working guys I know. I wish you would slow down just a bit. Not so much you don't have time for our mediations, though.”

- Charles Arnold Arnold & Arnold Marine Loss Adjusters

Thank you for staying late and helping bridge a wide cultural cap and some strong personalities to help us settle this difficult case! I don't think many mediators would have pulled it off.

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